Grading class offered prior to annual spring show
The
American Numismatic Association School of Numismatics will offer an educational
two-day course held in conjunction with the Michigan State Numismatic Society
Spring Convention. Grading Mint State Coins will be held Wednesday and
Thursday, April 8-9, at the Macomb Community College Expo Center, South Campus,
14500 East 12 Mile Road, Warren, Michigan. The
annual spring convention begins April 10.
“MSNS understands the important role that
education plays in the hobby and we are excited to have the opportunity to
partner with them on this seminar,” said Susan McMillan, ANA Education Project
Manager.
Grading Mint State Coins
Underwriter: Michigan State Numismatic Society
Using a comprehensive digital
presentation, in-depth discussion, market grading analysis and extensive hands-on
coin viewing, students will develop their ability to grade mint state United
States coins. Students will learn to spot many often-missed surface problems,
alterations and enhancements that can adversely affect grade. Basic
conservation techniques, toning, coin doctoring and Star and Plus grade
designations will also be discussed. A catered lunch will be provided each day
by the Michigan State Numismatic Society.
Instructor: Brian Silliman,
professional numismatist, Brian Silliman Rare Coins and former NGC
grader/conserver and ANA authenticator/conserver
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday, April 8-9, 2015
Tuition: $248 for ANA and MSNS members; $208
ANA Life Members; $348 for non-members. MSNS will give a
$50 discount to the first 25 MSNS members to register. Members must have
been current in 2014 and 2015 to be eligible. A current MSNS member
number must be provided at time of registration.
Register: Online at money.org/events/SeminarsAtMSNS2015
or call 719-482-9865.
Questions: Call 719-482-9865 or
email seminars@money.org
The American Numismatic Association is
a congressionally chartered nonprofit educational organization dedicated to
encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. The ANA helps
its 25,500 members and the public discover and explore the world of money
through its vast array of education and outreach programs, as well as its
museum, library, publications, conventions and seminars. For more information,
call 719-632-2646 or go to www.money.org.